Drivers, Chauffeurs, Messengers Top List of Most-Reclassified WC Codes
- NCCI’s latest Classification Inspection Program showed that the most-reclassified code was 7380, which covers drivers, chauffeurs and messengers.
- An analysis of 2022-2024 program data, revealed that more than half of the policies relevant to Code 7380 resulted in a change to their governing classification code due to the employers operating businesses that sell merchandise, typically involving warehouse operations.
- The group conducts classification inspections in all NCCI states in order to monitor the accurate and consistent application of the classification system to maintain its overall integrity.
- NCCI maintains that assigning the appropriate classification code at policy issuance is an important step in maintaining the integrity of the classification system.
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Georgia University Touts Faster Return-to-Work Results
- The University of Georgia’s workers’ compensation program is touting recent enhancements that have streamlined processes and enabled injured UGA employees to return to work faster.
- A year ago, the university centralized the claims process within the university’s Risk and Resiliency Division.
- A risk coordinator in that division reviews every on-the-job incident to assess the medical treatment needed, helping each employee find medical care specifically suited to his or her injury while also providing a list of in-network clinics.
- “This approach ensures employees receive the services they need without the obstacles of long waits or self-pay — enabling them to experience the fastest and most medically appropriate pathway to recovery, minimizing lost workdays and adverse financial impact to the employee,” according to the school’s announcement.
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